Want to know how to fight the nasty haze without minimizing outdoor activities, staying indoors or wearing a N95 mask?
In this period of haze, it is crucial that our immune system functions optimally. To do that, the immune system requires 2 essential vitamins to maintain and maximize its function. We have listed some fruits that contains these vitamins to give an additional boost to your immune system.
The first essential vitamin, Vitamin C, helps with tissue growth and repair, and negates the adverse effect of air pollution by neutralizing free radicals. If you have an allergic reaction caused by the haze, the presence of vitamin C will help to disrupt the molecular structure of histamine, a biological substance that causes inflammation.
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The other essential vitamin, Vitamin E, functions as an anti-oxidant that neutralizes free radicals, and as a phytonutrient that repairs damages to lipid layer that exists in the membrane of the cells in our bodies. Hence, it keeps our cells healthy.
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Increasing the Vitamin C and Vitamin E intake will also prevent common cold symptoms, such as runny nose and cough. Drinking more water than you usually would will aid the kidneys in flushing out toxins absorbed through the lungs and skin. It is also advisable to reduce alcohol and coffee intake as these beverages promote fluid loss and cause the body to lose nutrients at a higher pace. If you are experiencing shortness of breath, cough, runny nose and/or dry eyes, do seek medical advice from a doctor.
In the meantime, take care of your health! Prevention is always better than cure!
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The new Red Kiwi was recently spotted in our store last week!
You did not see nor hear wrongly. Yes it is absolutely crimson Red Kiwifruit!
So if you are tired of the bright green or golden flesh with rows of tiny and black edible seeds, wrapped by its fuzzy and dull greenish-brown skin for the past few decades.
Try the new RED kiwi!
It has similar taste to a golden kiwi but much juicer and softer when it is ripe, except which it has a tardy white core.
It is considered a small fruit that is 7 to 8 cm long that is imported mainly from New Zealand.
The red kiwi was bred with natural semi-transparent colored crimson red flesh that contains 2 times the amount of vitamin C as a regular kiwi!
When can we eat it:
Kiwi season runs from October-May. May vary with the change of climate.
Why Eat it:
- Twice Vitamin C compared to oranges
- Contain dietary fibre for a healthy digestive system
- Low fat natural source of vitamin E; good for heart and antioxidant properties
- Contain potassium that is essential for every cell in our body
- Contain folate which a vital need for pregnant ladies to develop genetic material in a fetus.
- Low in calories; good for weight loss
- Low in Glycemic Index (GI); reduce risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease
How to Select it:
- Look for firm and unblemished shape.
- Size will not be an issue as it does not affect its flavor.
- Check for the color of the fruit. A ripe kiwi will be of a darker golden shade.
- Another marker to check for ripeness would be the softness. Press the exterior of the fruit with your thumb gently; if it is hard it’s not ripe yet.
How to Store it:
- Several days at room temperature (for riping; after that, store in fridge for a longer shelf life)
- Up to 4 weeks in your refrigerator
How to Enjoy it:
- Eat instantly by slicing into half and scoop up with a spoon
- Add into green salads
- Top or blend in with yogurt
- Serve as accompaniment to meal (i.e. Chicken or fish)
- Bake desserts like fruit tarts
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